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Administration Assistant

- Full Time/Part Time (Fixed term) | Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
- Wantirna and Peter James Centre | Carparking available onsite
- Administrative and Operational support to the HELP Coordinator

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) Administration Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the HELP Coordinator to facilitate the effective delivery of the program. The role supports patient enrolment processes, volunteer coordination, record management, resource maintenance, and general program administration.

The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) utilises trained volunteers to deliver evidence-based interventions thathelp prevent delirium, support older adults to maintain their wellbeing and independence, and enhance theoverall hospital experience.

What you’ll bring

A positive, warm attitude to support volunteers and the HELP Coordinator.

- Certificate III or IV in Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated administrative experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Experience maintaining electronic records and filing systems with a high degree of accuracy.

What we offer





Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and career development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Job Posting End Date: 11/12/2026

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📌 Administration Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne